Look Back: How did you worship and honor Jesus’ death and resurrection thisweek? What difference did it make in your life?Look Up:Read Matthew 26:36-491. What did Jesus feel, where did He turn and what did He do?2. Compare Jesus’ prayers in verses 39 and 42. How are they alike ordifferent?3. How does suffering through trials, even death, glorify God?4. What was the result of Jesus’ prayers and how is this significant?Read John 6:66-715. What was Peter’s reason for staying close to Jesus?6. How do these verses help explain Jesus’ prayers and the results describedin Matthew 26:36-49?Read Philippians 1:20-267. What does Paul say was his reason for living and what truths does he sharein these verses?Overall (Discovery Bible Study)● What do these scriptures say about God?● What do they say about people?● How will I apply this to my life?Look Ahead: Will you allow your own suffering to drive you closer to Himregardless of the outcome?NotesJesus was fully human and was deeply troubled by what He was to face inthe hours before His brutal death on a cross. In His sorrow, He turned toHis Father with a passionate plea, followed by total surrender to the will ofGod. Peter and Paul faced troubles and trials of their own, yet chose todraw close to Jesus with the confidence that in so doing, God would beglorified. When you are troubled and feel sorrowful, draw close to God andtrust Him to show you how He will be glorified in your life.
